I was so excited to be chosen to take part in the Aveeno trial! This trial came at the perfect time for me, as I am currently going through the process "greening" my life and home, including my skincare routine, so I was keen to try the Aveeno Active Naturals range.

I was so excited to be chosen to take part in the Aveeno trial! This trial came at the perfect time for me, as I am currently going through the process "greening" my life and home, including my skincare routine, so I was keen to try the Aveeno Active Naturals range.

Firstly, receiving the trial pack was fabulous! There was so much more than I had expected, and the mini sample-sized bottles were great for handing out to friends and family. I kept one for slipping in my handbag and it’s great for a quick, fast-absorbing moisturise on the run! I love that I can throw some of the Daily Moisturising Lotion on at a red light and my hands aren’t too greasy for the steering wheel by the time the light changes! This is also really handy with an active toddler, as my hands always need to be ready to catch her when she falls, pick her up when I miss, and dish out constant snacks to her growing little body! I’m washing my hands constantly throughout the day (after nappy changes, before preparing food, etc) and I was finding it difficult to keep my hands from drying out, but this product really seems to do the trick!

I have made the Daily Moisturising Lotion part of my regular routine now, and I love to apply it after a shower. It doesn’t take too long to be absorbed by my skin (meaning that I can get dressed sooner instead of wandering around in the nude, waiting for my moisturiser to soak in, as has happened in the past) and the soft, moisturised feeling really does last all day.

Unfortunately, with my sensitivity to SPF the Pure Radiance didn’t suit my skin. However, apart from my adverse reaction to the SPF in the product, I found it quite pleasant to use. The consistency was lovely and it seemed to soak into my skin really quickly. It was really easy to apply make-up over the top of it. I think it would be a great everyday moisturiser for someone with less sensitive skin.

Overall, I was quite pleased with the Aveeno products and I am keen to try out some more in the range. I noticed at Priceline the other day that they also make a baby skincare range, which I am also interested in trying, as I am always on the look-out for natural products to use on my daughter’s skin. I will probably buy the Daily Moisturising Lotion again when my bottle runs out, as I really enjoy using this product. It’s encouraging and refreshing to see a big company like Johnson’s taking consumers’ ecological concerns and environmental responsibility and sustainability seriously. I would still prefer to support smaller businesses when purchasing natural skincare, however I will be happy to buy Aveeno products when it’s convenient. I find I often choose where to shop based on my loyalty and reward program membership, so I usually purchase skincare from Priceline (Club Card) or Coles (Flybuys). So long as Aveeno is readily available from these retailers, it will consistently be among the products I consider when purchasing skincare.